On Friday, June 27th, 2025, something extraordinary happened in Lagos, a gathering of young minds, bold ideas, and fearless innovation. Hosted at The Podium, Lekki, the Battle of the Bots was more than a robotics competition. It was a defining moment for Nigeria’s EdTech space where the future of learning, coding, and creativity was on full display.
Organized by Nigenius, the event brought together students from 29 schools, with over 1,000 students registered. From the moment the first robot hit the arena, it was clear, this was not just about competition. It was a celebration of Africa’s rising tech talents and a powerful statement that the next wave of global innovators is already here.
A Movement in Motion
Robots raced, dodged, detected, and problem-solved. Teams brainstormed and debugged under pressure. From obstacle-avoidance challenges to advanced robotic arms, the variety and depth of creativity on display was simply breathtaking.
What made this even more significant was the number of students who had never worked with robots before joining their school’s STEM club. Yet, through proper exposure and mentorship, they built working solutions and demonstrated skills that impressed educators, tech professionals, and sponsors alike.
Battle of the Bots 2025 pushed the boundaries of what STEM education can look like in Africa. It proved that with the right support, our students can compete on any global stage.
Leadership and Execution
Behind this powerful initiative is Kelechi Uchenna, Co-founder and CEO of Nigenius, whose mission to democratize tech education continues to spark real change. “This is not just an event,” Kelechi said. “It’s a platform for discovering talent, nurturing creativity, and making robotics and coding mainstream in African education.”
The event was flawlessly executed by Turtle Leaf Events, led by Tolu Fasina, who transformed the space into a high-tech innovation hub. Everything from registration to stage design was carried out with excellence, making the experience seamless for both students and guests.
The Planning Committee that Powered It All
A remarkable event like this doesn’t happen without a team of passionate and dedicated individuals. The success of Battle of the Bots 2025 was powered by a diverse and skilled planning committee:
- Chiaka Unegbu – Growth Strategist, SabiTeach
- Tolu Fasina – Turtle Leaf Events Productions
- Tolulope Adepoju – Head of Digital Marketing, Nigenius
- Ibikunle Olayinka – STEM Programs Manager
- Ruth Ebo – CEO and Co-founder, Eduresource
- Habeebah Ibrahim – Founder/CEO, Beebahtics
- Onifade Ayomide – Operations Associate, Nigenius
- Ogbu Princewill – Robotics Software Engineer
- Timi Elebute – Senior Sales Rep, Nigenius
- Aisagbonhi Andrew – STEM/Robotics Educator
- Aisha Juma – Business Intelligence Analyst
- Halima Jubril – Operations Associate, Nigenius
- Jane Nweke – Senior Sales Rep, Nigenius
- Joseph Ngukor – Senior Robotics Tutor, Nigenius
- Lapaam Maigari – Senior Sales Rep, Nigenius
- Phanuel James Barde – Operations Associate, Nigenius
- Obinna Ukpabi – Head of Engineering, Nigenius
- Paul Adenekan – Founder/CEO, Vizuax Limited
- Jedidiah Olugbenga – Mentor
Their commitment to excellence made every moment count from ideation to the final awards.
Gratitude to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors
This event would not have been possible without our incredible sponsors. We deeply thank:
ALX, Bell Oil and Gas, Wowbii, Sprut, Oracle Academy, The Future Concerns Group, Moniepoint, Imperial EdTech, Pretty Planet, Krystal Digital, Elev8 Media, Sycamore, SKLD, Tepida, Slyogate, Flexisafuac Foods, So Fresh, Scrella, Veragon Energy Services, Pajuno, JUCE, Pave, Stemfest and Green Baskit.
Our special thanks to our dynamic exhibitors who brought hands-on energy and insight to the showcase:
Wizsteam, Beebhatics, ALX, Scrella, Tepida Studios, SKLD, Sylogate, Imperial EdTech, Pave, TNKR AI, Sycamore, JUCE, and Green Baskit.
A Defining Moment for EdTech in Africa
Battle of the Bots 2025 was more than a robotics competition. It marked a major step forward for education technology in Africa. It validated the importance of practical STEM learning, and it showed parents, schools, and policymakers the impact of merging classroom theory with real-world applications.
By engaging 1,000+ students, empowering 29 schools, and creating a space where learning meets innovation, Nigenius has once again proven that the future of education is interactive, inclusive, and incredibly inspiring.
And this is just the beginning.
